Tim Burrell just called to let me know that our classmate Kenneth Carter (1943-2020) died last night (4/22/2020) of cancer. Information about services and burial are pending. Ken was one of many favorite classmates. We are all saddened by news of his death.
October 10, 1930 – April 5, 2020
Thomas G. Dunne, Ph.D., 89, of Tualitin, OR, died peacefully on Sunday, April 5. Born in 1930 in Los Angeles, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Mary A. Dunne, and grew up in the small chemical company town of Westend, CA, on Searles Lake in the Mojave Desert. He graduated from nearby Trona High School in 1948, and received a B.S. in Chemistry from UCLA in 1952 and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from The University of Washington in 1957. Dr. Dunne then worked as a chemist at Central Research labs at IBM and as a post-doctoral fellow at MIT.
In 1963 Dr. Dunne joined the faculty of Reed College in the Chemistry Department. For over four decades, he taught a variety of Chemistry and Environmental Science courses to Reed undergraduates, advised dozens of Reed thesis research students, and chaired the Chemistry Department for several years. In his honor, one of his Chemistry advisees endowed an annual lecture named after him.
Dr. Dunne was a very active, 64-year member of the American Chemical Society (ACS), Portland Section. He was the former chair of the Portland Section, where he served on the committee to select the Linus Pauling Medal Award. He was an active member of the ACS Northeast Regional Board of Directors. Dr. Dunne was a longtime member of the Sierra Club and active in environmental issues. He was a longtime participant in the Reed Emeritus Book Club, and also active in the City Club of Portland, and the Searles Valley Historical Society of Trona, California.
Dr. Dunne leaves his brother, C. Patrick Dunne, Ph.D., and wife Maureen of Framingham, MA, his nieces and their spouses, Kerry Dunne and Adam Steiner of Framingham, MA, Eileen Dunne and Jack Daniels of Boise, ID, Erin Dunne and Ryan Ellis of Waltham, MA. He leaves three grand nieces, Nora Steiner, Margaret Steiner and Veronica Ellis, and a grand nephew, Indigo Ellis. He is also survived by Beatriz and Stokely Beckford of Chicago, IL, his cousin, Joan Murphy of Palo Cedro, CA, and close friend Ron Sato, of Portland, OR.
There will be no services. Remembrances may be sent to Reed College, the Portland Section of the American Chemical Society, or the Alzheimers Association.
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Louise (Louann) Ann Fouraker was born September 16, 1936 to Fred and Elsie Ford in Indianapolis, Indiana. She peacefully left the earth surrounded by many family members at her side on April 5, 2020.
Louise is survived by, Husband Don Fouraker, Brother Andy Ford (Amy), her children Rhonda Ewing (Ron), Russell Benson (Charlotte) and Ron Benson (Lisa). Grandchildren Blake Benson (Ashley), Kristen Benson, Bernadette Brown (Jaycob), Beatrice Benson, Amy Ewing, Chad Ewing, Tyler Mortimer and great grandchildren children, Tyler Ewing, Megan Ewing, Jaylin Benson, Raelyn Brown, Joelle Benson. She was proceeded by her granddaughter Jessica Benson.
Louise was very proud of her German heritage. This was evident in her immaculate housekeeping and organizational traits. She was able to make visits to Germany to see her Uncles, Aunts and cousins.
At a young age, Louise moved to Trona, California, with her family. There she enjoyed playing in her high school band. She recalled many stories about band trips and how the high school football field was sand, due to being in a desert. Home field advantage, she would say.
It was in the Trona area where she met her first husband, Ronald Benson. They married in 1955 and had their three children. Ron’s job had him transferring around many places, but in the mid 1960’s they ended up in Washington. This is where Louise called home.
In the 1970’s, she went to school to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Her motivation was to earn extra money to be able to send her children to college. With her caring nature nursing was the perfect profession for her and she excelled at her job.
In 2003, Louise married Donald Fouraker. They enjoyed being part of many musical groups. This is evident when they would attend weekly jam sessions. Louise didn’t perform but loved listening as Don played and sang. Louise would help organize pot lucks and fund raisers for the groups.
Faith was extremely important to Louise and she embodied her Christian faith in the way she lived her life and treated others. She was very active at volunteering. This includes local food banks, St Vincent DePaul and many church functions through her parish, Holy Disciples Catholic Church. Louise enjoyed many hobbies and activities. She was always present for any of her children’s school or sporting events. She loved sewing, reading, hiking, gardening, and music to name a few.
Louise’s true passion was for her family and friends. She deeply loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. They all were her world. She never forgot a friend, even if it had been years. She remembered friends and would always reach out to them. She was the most non-judgmental person and this was shown by how she accepted everyone for who they were.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to, “Greater YMCA of Seattle Jessica Benson endowment fund” or “St Vincent DePaul.” Since Louise was a very giving person, you can also make a donation to an organization close to you with thoughts of Louise in your heart.
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